LessWrong (Curated & Popular) “Whence the Inkhaven Residency?” by Ben Pace
Aug 4, 2025
Discover the innovative Inkhaven Residency, designed to boost the skills of aspiring writers. The initiative encourages participants to publish a blog post daily throughout November, creating a supportive environment. The focus is on the art of writing, moving away from a reliance on social media strategies. Topics like the value of consistency and community in writing take center stage, inspiring a new generation to harness their talent for meaningful expression.
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Writing Skill vs Social Media Focus
- Great essays influence how we think about important topics but require skill, practice, and talent to create.
- Many talented people don't develop writing skills deeply, often focusing on social media strategies instead.
Daily Blog Post Commitment
- Commit to writing and publishing a blog post every day for a month to improve craft and maintain public output.
- A clear daily success-fail criteria like "30 posts in 30 days" encourages consistent progress and accountability.
Value of Regular Writing Output
- Regularly shipping writing helps avoid self-deception about how good your output really is.
- Often a fast post can be a stepping stone to spending time redrafting a more ambitious essay later.
